“The intent of the MSP Program is to increase academic achievement of students in mathematics and science by enhancing the content knowledge and teaching skills of classroom teachers,” said Sylvia Mejia, Director of Math 20/20 at Rodel. “Rodel’s Math 20/20 initiative meets these needs by engaging teachers and school leaders with professional development that takes a systemic approach to transforming the teaching and learning of math based on Arizona’s College and Career Ready Standards for Mathematics.”

Math 20/20 seeks to transform the quality of math education throughout Arizona.

The program offers a unique combination of intensive professional learning for teachers, teacher leaders, and administrators, accompanied by ongoing support and student materials to offer school districts the opportunity to embed quality mathematics teaching into the school system’s culture.

Math 20/20 is a great fit for the MSP Grant because it focuses on improving knowledge of Arizona’s math standards and pedagogy for entire grade level teams while incorporating a district’s curriculum and resources.

The Math 20/20 MSP Grant is competitive, and those LEAs who are selected will be able to use the funds to provide district-wide, grade level specific professional development in mathematics to all teachers and leaders.

The application is available now on the ADE website and is due by May 4, 2016.

All applicant LEAs must attend an online grant writing workshop on February 19 or February 25 in order to be eligible.